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Catt Out of the Bag
Catt Out of the Bag | Clifford Witting
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How, where and why was a man (a commercial traveller who turns out to be a polygamist) suddenly removed from a group of carol singers on that cold night? It appeared that someone else as well as Mrs de Frayn was a clever organizer; every cog in the machinery of this crime was smooth running, and as with a perfect machine, no flaw could be detected in the "finished" product, at least, until...... Catt Out of the Bag appeared first in 1939, one of 16 novels that the author put out with Hodder & Stoughton between 1937 and 1964. He died in 1968. Witting is now very collectible and is seen as one of the leading detective storywriters of the pre-war and immediate post war period. Most of his books were set in "Downshire" featuring Inspector Harry Charlton assisted by Peter Bradfield. Catt has a delightful traditional Christmas setting, is full of humour and will be a must for all fans of classic detective thrillers.
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mabell
mabell
Catt Out of the Bag | Clifford Witting
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I almost saved this one for next Christmas - the plot being the disappearance of one of group of charity carolers - but I‘m glad I went ahead and read it now.

I loved the English country setting and the tongue-in-cheek humor. The mystery waned a bit for me. I was drawn more the by author‘s prose and the characters, and I would absolutely like to read another by this author. Did I mention he was quite funny?

#1939 for #192025

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LeahBergen I love this cover! 😍 14mo
batsy Great cover! Another to add to the list 😁 14mo
mabell @tpixie @Librarybelle @Tamra @LeahBergen @batsy It‘s always fun to pick up an unknown golden age mystery and enjoy it - especially if it has such a striking cover! 😄 14mo
mabell @Gissy I forgot to mention - thank you so much for sending this one to me! ❤️ 14mo
tpixie @mabell @Gissy the cover is gorgeous! (edited) 14mo
Gissy @mabell I forgot but I‘m glad this was a winner😆We never know what is going to be our last impression with books. Well, this is now in my wish list🤗I think I will be in this world forever because I continue adding books to that list😳😂😂😂 14mo
mabell @Gissy With books, it‘s the more the merrier! 🤣😄 14mo
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Catt Out of the Bag | Clifford Witting
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If Vintage British Mystery is your thing then this is a very good option. The style is very witty and light. The characters well drawn and the plot largely inoffensive and entertaining. Hopefully more of Wittings work will be republished.

mabell Sounds perfect for me! 3y
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